General Resource Sites

• The Board for Certification of Genealogists' Genealogical Standards Manual 
  A book by the BCG.
• The Elderhostel Home Page 
• Family History Education Associates 
  Specializing in methods and materials for the teaching of family history at all grade levels.
• Family History in the Classroom 
  Article by Maureen Taylor.
• Family Link Network 
  Home of genealogy training, events and entertainment.
• Genealogy.com: Genealogical Education - Part III - Magazines and Journals 
  By Kathleen W. Hinckley, CGRS.
• Genealogy - Part of the History/Social Studies Web Site for K-12 Teachers 
• Genealogy Quiz 
  A quiz -- with answers -- to see how much you know about family history research.
• NEHGS - Education 
  Classes, seminar and events calendar from the New England Historic Genealogical Society.
• Why Johnny Can't Do Genealogy 
  Article by Mark Howells presenting the case for improving online education for genealogists.

Awards, Competitions & Scholarships

• ASG Scholar Award 
  From the American Society of Genealogists.
• Donald Lines Jacobus Award and Recipients 
  From the American Society of Genealogists.
• Federation of Genealogical Societies - History and Awards 
• GENTECH -- Scholarship 
• National Genealogical Society - Competitions 
  National Genealogy Hall of Fame, Family History Writing Contest, Genealogical Writing Competitions, Rubincam Youth Award, NGS Newsletter Competition, Filby Prize, NGS Awards.
• The National Genealogy Hall of Fame 
  Sponsored by the National Genealogical Society.
• NIGR Scholarships 
  The National Institute on Genealogical Research.
  • ASG Scholar Award 
    The American Society of Genealogists.
  • National Institute on Genealogical Research Alumni Association - Richard S. Lackey Memorial Scholarship 

Campus Classrooms

• Brigham Young University  ~ Provo, Utah
  • Center for Family History and Genealogy 
  • Family History Technology Workshop 
• Boston University - Certificate in Genealogical Research 
  Ideal for those who wish to develop the knowledge and skills essential to conducting quality genealogical assignments. Offered on Saturdays over a 14-week period, the program provides hands-on training in basic genealogical principles, techniques, and core competencies.
• Genealogical Research Institute of Virginia - GRIVA 
  GRIVA...to promote, foster and encourage serious and accurate genealogical and historical research by all means possible, including instruction, seminars, workshops and field trips.
• Heritage Gene@logy College 
  Salt Lake City, Utah.
• The Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies 
  Courses, Education and Qualifications. In Northgate, Canterbury, Kent, England. Also offers a correspondence course in genealogy.
• National Institute on Genealogical Research 
  The National Institute on Genealogical Research is a one week program--an on-site and in-depth examination of the common and less-known federal records at the National Archives. The Institute is for experienced researchers, it is NOT a beginning course in genealogy. Co-sponsored by the Board for Certification of Genealogists.
  • NIGR Scholarships 
    • ASG Scholar Award 
      The American Society of Genealogists.
    • National Institute on Genealogical Research Alumni Association - Richard S. Lackey Memorial Scholarship 
• Open Studies in Family and Community History  ~ Milton Keynes, England
  Interdisciplinary and inter-faculty Open University research group.
  • CD-ROMs for Sale 
    Contain hundreds of research papers in digital format.
• Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy 
  A week-long seminar each January, sponsored by the Utah Genealogical Association.
• Samford University - Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR)  ~ Alabama
  Co-sponsored by the Board for Certification of Genealogists. Also the British Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (BIGHR).
  • Courses 
  • Evening Sessions 
  • Faculty IGHR 
  • Samford University IGHR Tuition 
• UW Genealogy and Family History Certificate Program 
  From the University of Washington in Seattle.

Conferences, Seminars & Workshops

• Annual Workshop on Family History Technology 
  From Brigham Young University.
• BYU Conferences and Workshops Family History and Genealogy Conference 
• Cyndi's List - Events & Activities 
• Cyndi's List - Professional Researchers...Speakers & Authors 
• Federation of Genealogical Societies - FGS Conferences 
  This annual conference in the United States, with thousands of attendees, is held in late summer or early fall.
• Ancestry.com - Genealogical Conferences 
  Article by Michael John Neill for Ancestry.com Daily News.
• Genealogy.com: Genealogical Education - Part II - National Conferences & Institutes 
  By Kathleen W. Hinckley, CGRS.
• National Genealogical Society 
  This annual conference in the United States, with thousands of attendees, is generally held in May.
• National Institute on Genealogical Research 
  The National Institute on Genealogical Research is a one week program--an on-site and in-depth examination of the common and less-known federal records at the National Archives. The Institute is for experienced researchers, it is NOT a beginning course in genealogy. Co-sponsored by the Board for Certification of Genealogists.
• RIGS Alliance - Regional In-depth Genealogical Studies Alliance, Inc. 
  A partnership which has been formed to direct week-long interactive learning sessions and hands-on research focusing on original documents and manuscripts at regional archives. The workshops will provide opportunities for researchers to gain knowledge and skills related to access, evaluation, and the use of a wider variety of records.
• Roots Television 
  Roots Television is an online television network by and for avid genealogists. Videos include how-to demonstrations, conference lectures, and region-specific programming including Irish, Hispanic, British, Jewish, African-American research and more. Videos are available online, on-demand, and virtually all of them are absolutely free.
  • Program Guide 
    • Conferences 
    • Societies 
• Samford University - Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR) 
  Samford University Library, Birmingham, Alabama.
• What A Genealogy Conference Can Do For You 
  From the About.com genealogy section.
• When You Can't Make the Conference 
  Article by Mark Howells on how to get the most out of a genealogical conference without actually being there.

Correspondence & Home Study Courses

• BYU Independent Study - Family History/Genealogy Courses 
  Introduction, Record Type, Regional and Ethnic.
• Genealogy.com: Genealogical Education - Part I - Online and Home Study Courses 
  By Kathleen W. Hinckley, CGRS.
• Heritage Gene@logy College 
  Salt Lake City, Utah.
• The Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies 
  Courses, Education and Qualifications. In Northgate, Canterbury, Kent, England. Also offers a correspondence course in genealogy.
• NGS American Genealogy: A Home Study Course 
  A home study course, which is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council, is designed for all family historians wanting to research their ancestors more effectively and efficiently. Sixteen lessons provide an introduction to each of the major record groups used in American genealogical research and require "hands-on" experience. Students are given instruction in basic record keeping, source documentation, and evaluation of evidence.

Credentials: Certification and Accreditation

• Accredited Genealogist 
  The list of Accredited Genealogists on this web site all became accredited through The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Family History Department prior to October 2000. Accreditation indicates that an individual has passed the accreditation examination previously adminstered by the Family History Department and has agreed to abide by certain ethical standards.
• Association of Professional Genealogists 
  • Are You Ready to Become a Professional? 
• Becoming an Accredited Genealogist : Plus 100 Tips to Ensure Your Success 
  A book by Karen Clifford.
• Board for Certification of Genealogists 
  Certification of genealogists in the United States is a program of stringent examinations administered by the independent, standard-setting Board for Certification of Genealogists, established 1964 in Washington D.C. The BCG web site offers a directory of genealogists who hold Board certification, details on the examination process, and numerous educational articles.
  • Certification: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 
  • Code of Ethics and Conduct 
  • The Genealogical Proof Standard 
    Applications for certification are judged on whether they meet the standards delineated in the BCG Genealogical Standards Manual. All of its seventy-four standards contribute to the level of credibility in genealogy called the Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS). As a result, genealogists who are certified have demonstrated their ability to do work that meets the GPS.
  • How to Become Certified 
  • Standards Manual of the Board for Certification of Genealogists 
• Certification of Genealogists - Why Should a Professional Genealogist be Certified and What is Involved in that Process? 
  By Gale Williams Bamman.
• Genealogical Institute of the Maritimes / Institut généalogique des provinces Maritimes  ~ Halifax, Nova Scotia
  Provides certifications for Canada Maritimes provinces research.
• ICAPGen - International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists 
  An accreditation program designed to test an individual’s competence in genealogical research was developed by the Family History Department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the mid-1960s. In 2000, the Family History Department transferred their sponsorship of the Accreditation Program to the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen).
  • Accreditation Process 
  • Qualifications of an AG 

Online Courses

• Ancestry.com - Learn Family History Online 
  Associated with Union Institute & University/Vermont College's, these 10-week ONLINE seminars in family history can be taken either for college credit or non-credit.
• Digital University: Genealogy - So, You Want To Search For Your Roots! 
  Online course by Virginia Marin.
• EducationToGo - Genealogy Basics 
• Genealogy.com - Genealogy Classes 
  From Karen Clifford, Genealogy Research Associates and Marthe Arends, Online Pioneers.
• Genealogy.com: Genealogical Education - Part I - Online and Home Study Courses 
  By Kathleen W. Hinckley, CGRS.
• International Internet Genealogical Society University 
• National Genealogical Society -- Online Learning Center 
  • Introduction to Genealogy 
    An online course for those who have done little, if any, research on their families. It is open to anyone who wishes to enroll. Members of the National Genealogical Society (NGS) receive a tuition discount. Students will learn how to: record genealogical information; get started with information in family and published sources; find twentieth-century vital records; find birth, death, and marriage information for ancestors who lived in earlier centuries; use online finding aids and library catalogs; write source citations for birth, death, and marriage information.
  • Using Census Records in Genealogical Research 
    An online course designed for genealogists who want to learn more about the information that can be found in the federal population census records (1790 - 1930), and how that information can be used in their genealogical research. The course is open to anyone who wishes to enroll. Members of the National Genealogical Society (NGS) receive a tuition discount.
  • Special Federal Census Schedules 
    AQn online course designed for genealogists who want to learn more about the information that can be found in census records, and how that information can be used in their genealogical research. It is the second of two separate courses. Using Census Records in Genealogical Research covers the federal population census schedules, and Special Federal Census Schedules covers other federal census schedules. The course is open to anyone who wishes to enroll. Members of the National Genealogical Society (NGS) receive a tuition discount.
• National Institute for Genealogical Studies  ~ Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  Receive a Certificate in Genealogical Studies jointly from the University of Toronto and the National Institute for Genealogical Studies. Online courses on a variety of genealogical topics from the very basic to the much more advanced; from general topics to quite specific research.
• Pharos Tutors - Genealogy Courses Online 
  Online Courses in British, US, and Caribbean Genealogy. Instructors: Sherry Irvine, Helen Osborn, Gill Blanchard, Brian Drescher, Liz Carter, George G. Morgan, Guy Grannum.
  • Course Descriptions 
  • Courses Sorted by Start Date 
  • Free Genealogy Help 
  • Frequently Asked Questions 

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